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- [dis-deyn, dih-steyn]
- /dɪsˈdeɪn, dɪˈsteɪn/
- /dɪsˈdeɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-deyn, dih-steyn]
- /dɪsˈdeɪn, dɪˈsteɪn/
Definitions of disdain word
- verb with object disdain to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn. 1
- verb with object disdain to think unworthy of notice, response, etc.; consider beneath oneself: to disdain replying to an insult. 1
- noun disdain a feeling of contempt for anything regarded as unworthy; haughty contempt; scorn. 1
- noun disdain Consider to be unworthy of one's consideration. 1
- noun disdain contempt 1
- transitive verb disdain consider unworthy 1
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Origin of disdain
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; (v.) Middle English disdainen < Anglo-French de(s)deigner (see dis-1, deign); (noun) Middle English disdeyn < Anglo-French desdai(g)n, derivative of the verb
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Parts of speech for Disdain
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disdain popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disdain
verb disdain
- despise — If you despise something or someone, you dislike them and have a very low opinion of them.
- spurn — to reject with disdain; scorn.
- deride — If you deride someone or something, you say that they are stupid or have no value.
- belittle — If you belittle someone or something, you say or imply that they are unimportant or not very good.
- pooh-pooh — to express disdain or contempt for; dismiss lightly: He pooh-poohed all their superstitious fears.
noun disdain
- contempt — If you have contempt for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant.
- derision — If you treat someone or something with derision, you express contempt for them.
- condescension — Condescension is condescending behaviour.
- disparagement — the act of disparaging.
- aloofness — the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over.
Antonyms for disdain
verb disdain
- admire — If you admire someone or something, you like and respect them very much.
- cherish — If you cherish something such as a hope or a pleasant memory, you keep it in your mind for a long period of time.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- note — a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
noun disdain
- admiration — Admiration is a feeling of great liking and respect for a person or thing.
- affection — If you regard someone or something with affection, you like them and are fond of them.
- approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
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